How to pronounce turlough
Say it like TUR-loh. Turlough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Turlough pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of turlough
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-lok.
What does turlough mean?
- A temporary lake in an area of limestone, filled by rising groundwater during the rainy winter season.
Where does turlough come from?
From Irish tur (“dry”) + loch (“lake”).
Words that rhyme with turlough
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of turlough.
Questions about saying turlough
How do you pronounce turlough?
Say TUR-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːlɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in turlough?
Turlough has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · loh.
Is turlough pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɜːlɒk/ (TUR-lok).